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Howdy Grimes County, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families safe during these times.

I was speaking with another Extension Agent the other day and to quote them,

“To say this spring has been a whirlwind is likely the understatement of the cen-

tury. Since March we have all been going a million different directions and I am

hopeful things will begin to settle back into some sense of normalcy before too

long…”

Even with the uncertainty of what the fall holds for us, the Texas A&M

Extension Service is committed to getting back to “normal” programming as

long as we meet all local county and CDC guidelines during programs. We hope

you can join us at the Washington County Fairgrounds on October 23rd for the

49th South Central Texas Cow Calf Clinic and Youth Track. Included in this

newsletter are the flyers for both the Clinic and Youth Track. The Grimes Coun-

ty Extension Office will also be conducting a Private Applicator Training on Sep-

tember 25th at the Extension Office for anyone who wants to get their private

applicator license.

Lastly, fall armyworm season is upon us… Start scouting for them early in

the mornings or late in the evenings. How many caterpillars does it take to justify

an insecticide application? Typically, we say that when there are more than 3

FAWs per square foot, then it’s time to do something about it. Please call us at

the Extension Office for information on management options.

Allen Homann

Allen Homann, M.S.

County Extension Agent-Agriculture & Natural Resources

Grimes County Office

203 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Navasota, TX 77868

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (936) 873-3907

Fax: (936) 825-0539

2020 September/October

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Grimes County Agriculture Newsletter Upcoming Programs

and Events

• Hoof Trimming

at the Grimes

County Fair-

grounds,

Sept.18th

• Heifer UIN

Orders due for

Spring Majors,

Sept.18th

• Private Applica-

tor Training,

Sept.25th

• Livestock Valida-

tions for Spring

Majors, Oct.13th

& 19th at the

Fairgrounds

• 49th Annual

South Central

Texas Cow Calf

Clinic, Oct.23rd

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,

veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Grimes County

Agriculture Management Tips for 2020

Brought to you by the Bayer Animal Health and Range/Pasture Staff

Edited by Allen Homann-Grimes County Extension Agent

Agriculture Tips for September/October:

• Begin to conduct soil tests’ and start preparing for fall applications of phosphorus

and potassium. Early applications will provide the best results and the most from

your nutrient dollar.

• Monitor for BRD in your cattle herd by evaluating for possible causes of stress and

determine which ones can be decreased or eliminated. Some ways to reduce stress

include; avoid processing, weaning or shipping cattle in bad weather, ensure live-

stock have sufficient water and feed access, and provide livestock with plenty of dry,

clean bedding to prevent damp conditions.

• Scout for new weed species on your way to your favorite hunting spot. Contact

your Bayer Representative or County Extension Agent for treatment options.

• Send hay samples to the lab for complete nutrient analysis. Knowing/understanding

what your hay provides will help determine your livestock feeding plan or needs for

the upcoming winter months.

• Fall and winter are prime time for parasite infections. Cattle are exposed to inter-

nal parasites all summer while grazing. Cattle then carry the infections with them

as they transition off pastures, which can negatively affect how well they feed. Con-

tact your Bayer Representative or County Extension Agent on what parasites to scout

for.

• Deworming cattle in fall as soon as they come off pastures help keep the herd clean

during the winter and maximizes the benefits of winter hay and supplements. Con-

tact your Bayer Representative or County Extension Agent for fall deworming plans.

• Plan your rotational grazing accordingly if you plan on deer hunting on opening

weekend. To maximize a chance at the “big one” it is best to rotate your cattle off

the pasture you plan on deer hunting.




September/October




Fall Stock Shows are going to look a little different…

As we continue to navigate through the new “normal” we continue to

discover new ways of getting things done. The same will be said for stock shows

this fall… State Fair will have a drive-through concession stand, HOTFR and

SFT have partnered together for The United Heifer Show and so forth. If I can

relay one message to everyone it would be… let’s make the most of the fall

shows, follow what rules/guidelines are in place, support these shows and the

volunteers involved, and be thankful our 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibitors are able

to show their projects this fall. Lastly, let us tip our hats to the youth exhibitors

for the work they have done to show this fall. Good Luck and Have Fun!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Grimes County…

Our goal in Grimes County is to provide producers with the most up-to-

date information to improve the efficiency and profitability of their operations.

Educational programs and events are provided throughout the year to help pro-

ducers with best management practices on issues relating to... livestock herd

health, forage production, stocking rates, drought and flood management, pas-

ture and range management strategies, etc. Private applicator trainings are of-

fered throughout the year. CEU recertification programs are available for pro-

ducers with private applicator licenses with the latest information to help effec-

tively manage pasture and rangelands. Youth agriculture education is also a ma-

jor focus, teaching youth best management practices in agricultural production

is critical to the industry. Please call (936) 873-3907 for more information!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service / Grimes County

“Agriculture is the most healthful,

most useful and most noble employ-

ment of man.” - George Washington




Contact Information

Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension Service

Grimes County Office 203 Veterans

Memorial Dr.

Navasota, TX 77868

grimes.agrilife.org/

co.grimes.tx.us/

Phone: (936) 873-3907

Fax: (936) 825-0539

Fall Stock Show

Schedule

West Texas Fair &

Rodeo, Sept.4th-

19th

State Fair of Texas,

Sept.23rd-Oct.2nd

Heart of Texas Fair,

Sept.30th-Oct.18th

Brazos Valley Fair &

Rodeo, Oct.23rd-

25th

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

YOUTH LIVESTOCK

EXHIBITORS!

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